Poland
VISEGRAD BLOG: Is illiberalism here to stay in Central Europe?
Several countries in Central Europe have gone a long way down the road of illiberalism, moving away from the practices of established democracies.
VISEGRAD BLOG: One year since election, Tusk’s government faces pressure amid risks of voter fatigue
Poland’s four-party ruling coalition is constrained by President Andrzej Duda, a close ally of the former ruling PiS party.
Central and Southeastern Europe defies German economic weakness
The wiiw autumn forecast warns that not all of the recession in the German automotive industry has so far been felt in Central Europe and further difficulties should be expected.
Polish core inflation growth rate jumps to 4.3% y/y in September
The acceleration comes after two months of easing and is in line with the headline inflation rate.
Poland’s Zabka chain makes high-profile IPO in Warsaw
€1.5bn initial public offering taps buoyant consumer retail spending that is driving Poland's economic recovery.
Turkey stays out in front as Europe's largest coal-fired electricity producer
Country has surged ahead of Germany and Poland. Generation of inevitable CO2 emissions also up.
Poland reveals details of its controversial migration strategy
Four ministers from the Left grouping – one of the four parties making up the cabinet – have said they have not endorsed the new plans.
Polish inflation rates confirmed at 4.9% y/y in September
Analysts now expect the CPI to keep growing until the end of the year, all but preventing the central bank from cutting rates.
EU pushes back against Tusk’s plan to suspend right to asylum
Early setback for Polish premier, who said he would seek recognition for this decision from the European Union.
Poland announces temporary suspension of asylum rights
Prime Minister Donald Tusk justified the move by accusing Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin of using the right to asylum in a "hybrid war" against the EU.
Australian miner GreenX Metals wins €300mn arbitration against Poland
GreenX Metals claimed Poland blocked its coal projects in the east and south of the country because they would compete with state-owned coal mines.
Europe needs Draghi’s reforms to boost growth, says IIF
Europe has a significant lag in productivity growth compared to the United States and China. Despite similar levels of spending, Europe is falling behind.
Poland’s Zabka convenience store chain aims to raise €1.5bn in upcoming Warsaw IPO
IPO looks set to be the Warsaw Stock Exchange’s largest listing in four years and among the top five European IPOs in 2024 to date.
Polish travel platform eSky to acquire Thomas Cook from Chinese Fosun for €35.6m
Polish travel platform eSky will acquire Thomas Cook from Chinese group Fosun for a total of £30m (€35.6m). The acquisition provides eSky access to Thomas Cook's portfolio including over 500 airlines, enhancing its competitive edge in the tra
LNG and bio-LNG: which gas be the pillar of Poland’s energy transition?
Poland stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape, facing pressures to transition away from fossil fuels and enhance energy security amid geopolitical challenges. Can gaseous fuels become main pillars of its energy transition?
LONG READ: Europe has lost its competitive edge
In the first year of the war in Ukraine the lights started to go out across Europe as the consequences of cutting off Russian trade and gas began to kick in. Now the malaise has spread. Europe has fallen behind the US and being caught up by the EMs.
Poland plans €1.5bn of new investment to boost protection against floods
The government is stepping up efforts to build more flood protections as scientists say a similar disaster in future is increasingly likely due to climate change.
EBRD lowers Emerging Europe growth forecasts amid economic challenges
Development bank expects 2.8% growth across its region of operations in 2024, rising to 3.5% in 2025.
Polish budget “ready" to handle flood aid, minister says
Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski says recovery to take several months and cost "tens of billions of zloty".
Poland’s Zabka Group IPO could make it Warsaw’s new blue chip
Owner CVC announces long expected flotation of convenience store chain.